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What is a suggested strategy for achieving success in schoolwork?
What is a suggested strategy for achieving success in schoolwork?
- Work under pressure and wait until the last minute to complete assignments
- Give yourself a single, large deadline for the entire semester
- Give yourself small, achievable deadlines, and stick to them (correct)
- Pretend to have completed assignments and readings to avoid doing them
What is a characteristic of The Improviser personality type?
What is a characteristic of The Improviser personality type?
- They frequently wait until the last minute to do assignments (correct)
- They are naturally organized and never miss a deadline
- They always complete their readings and assignments well in advance
- They are meticulous planners and always complete assignments early
What is a potential weakness of The Improviser's ability to think quickly on their feet?
What is a potential weakness of The Improviser's ability to think quickly on their feet?
- It can be a strength in all situations
- It can only be used in group work
- It can only be used in written assignments
- It can prevent them from being really successful in a class (correct)
Why is it important to give yourself small, achievable deadlines?
Why is it important to give yourself small, achievable deadlines?
What is the most important skill in becoming a non-grind straight-A student, according to the interviewed students?
What is the most important skill in becoming a non-grind straight-A student, according to the interviewed students?
What is a challenge that The Improviser may face?
What is a challenge that The Improviser may face?
What does the formula 'work accomplished = time spent x intensity of focus' suggest?
What does the formula 'work accomplished = time spent x intensity of focus' suggest?
What is the benefit of not waiting until the last minute to complete assignments?
What is the benefit of not waiting until the last minute to complete assignments?
What is the characteristic of pseudo-work?
What is the characteristic of pseudo-work?
How can a student finish studying for a test in less time, according to the author?
How can a student finish studying for a test in less time, according to the author?
What is the benefit of the straight-A approach, according to the author?
What is the benefit of the straight-A approach, according to the author?
How can a student who normally studies for 10 hours to finish studying for a test, finish it in less time, according to the formula?
How can a student who normally studies for 10 hours to finish studying for a test, finish it in less time, according to the formula?
What is the purpose of the marshmallow challenge according to the passage?
What is the purpose of the marshmallow challenge according to the passage?
What can be inferred about the business students' approach to the marshmallow challenge?
What can be inferred about the business students' approach to the marshmallow challenge?
What is the main difference between the kindergarten group and the business students in the marshmallow challenge?
What is the main difference between the kindergarten group and the business students in the marshmallow challenge?
What is the author's purpose in describing the marshmallow challenge?
What is the author's purpose in describing the marshmallow challenge?
What does the passage suggest about the importance of planning in the marshmallow challenge?
What does the passage suggest about the importance of planning in the marshmallow challenge?
What can be inferred about Gocke's experience with the marshmallow challenge?
What can be inferred about Gocke's experience with the marshmallow challenge?
What is the primary purpose of Coyle's description of the experiment findings in Passage 1?
What is the primary purpose of Coyle's description of the experiment findings in Passage 1?
In which paragraph does Coyle acknowledge the negative side of the competition?
In which paragraph does Coyle acknowledge the negative side of the competition?
What is the main idea of paragraph 8?
What is the main idea of paragraph 8?
What is the purpose of Part B in question 8?
What is the purpose of Part B in question 8?
How does Coyle structure the rest of Passage 1 after explaining the experiment in paragraph 1?
How does Coyle structure the rest of Passage 1 after explaining the experiment in paragraph 1?
What is the primary theme of Passage 1?
What is the primary theme of Passage 1?
What is the main focus of Passage 2?
What is the main focus of Passage 2?
What idea does Passage 1 emphasize?
What idea does Passage 1 emphasize?
What is the topic of the 'spaghetti challenge' mentioned in Passage 1?
What is the topic of the 'spaghetti challenge' mentioned in Passage 1?
What is the main contrast between Passage 1 and Passage 2?
What is the main contrast between Passage 1 and Passage 2?
What is the purpose of the resources created by The Small Classroom?
What is the purpose of the resources created by The Small Classroom?
What is prohibited by the Terms of use?
What is prohibited by the Terms of use?
